Colin Tapley
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Colin Tapley (7 May 1907 – 1 December 1995) was a British actor. Born in New Zealand, he served in the Royal Air Force and an expedition to Antarctica before winning a Paramount Pictures talent contest and moving to Hollywood. He acted in several films before returning to Britain during the Second World War as a flight controller with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He returned briefly to New Zealand before returning once again to Britain to renew his acting career. His most famous role is as William Glanville in The Dam Busters but he spent much of his later career typecast as a police inspector, a role he played in several films and TV series before retiring to Gloucestershire. Description above from the Wikipedia article Colin Tapley, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Colin Tapley Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Colin Tapley reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Colin Tapley's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 54% of Colin Tapley's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Night of Mystery, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Colin Tapley Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Colin Tapley's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Colin Tapley has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Strongroom | Haynes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Emergency | Dr. Lloyd | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Gang War | Paul Alexis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Lamp in Assassin Mews | Inspector | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | So Evil, So Young | Inspector | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Sundowners | Palmer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Compelled | Inspector | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | An Honourable Murder | Casca | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Man Accused | Inspector | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Innocent Meeting | Stannard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Safecracker | Colonel Charles Mercer | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Stranger in Town | Henry Ryland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Barbados Quest | Lord Valchrist | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Dam Busters | Doctor W.H. Glanville, C.B., C.B.E. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Diamond Wizard | Sir Stafford Beach | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | 3 Steps to the Gallows | Arnold Winslow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Steel Key | Dr. Crabtree | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Noose for a Lady | Major Fergusson | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Wide Boy | Mannering | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Wings of Danger | Inspector Maxwell | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Angels One Five | Adjutant | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Cloudburst | Inspector Davis | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Samson and Delilah | Prince | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Arizona | Bart Massey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | North West Mounted Police | Mountie | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Light That Failed | Gardner | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Storm Over Bengal | Hallett | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | If I Were King | Jehan LeLoup | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Booloo | Captain Robert Rogers | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Souls at Sea | Donaldson (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Night of Mystery | Chester Greene | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | King of Gamblers | Joe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Crime Nobody Saw | Dr. Brooks | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Maid of Salem | Roger's Friend (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Bulldog Drummond Escapes | Dixon | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Thank You, Jeeves! | Tom Brock | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Return of Sophie Lang | Larry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Early to Bed | Doctor Vernon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Too Many Parents | Miller | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Preview Murder Mystery | Studio Manager | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | My Marriage | Sir Philip Burleigh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Peter Ibbetson | Clerk (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Last Outpost | Lieutenant Prescott | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Black Room | Paul Hassel as a young lieutenant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Becky Sharp | William Dobbin | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Lives of a Bengal Lancer | Barrett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Father Brown, Detective | Maître d' (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Wagon Wheels | Mountaineer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Murder at the Vanities | Stage Manager (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Double Door | Dr. John Lucas | Hit | Similar → |
Colin Tapley - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Colin Tapley?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Colin Tapley is "Night of Mystery" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Colin Tapley acted in?
Colin Tapley has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Colin Tapley?
Other notable films include "Early to Bed", "Booloo", and "King of Gamblers".